Shane Moynihan (Dublin Mid West, Fianna Fail)

I thank Mr. Kent.

I will move on to the TFI and the Anseo pilot, which sounds really promising and positive. I have a general question concerning older people, especially in more isolated parts of the country.

Obviously, this is still at pilot stage. Speaking hypothetically, what safeguards is the National Transport Authority putting in place for people who may not necessarily have access to a smartphone or may not be digitally literate? Is that something the organisation has thought of? I know that flies in the face of the idea of an app. One of the great benefits of rural connectivity has been that it has broken down isolation and loneliness, especially among older people by providing avenues for them to socialise. One thing I am hearing more and more in my office is that people may not necessarily feel comfortable with a smartphone or may not have access to digital technology to allow them to participate. Have the NTA thought about that or put any safeguards in place?